Sixth Forms / Worcestershire
Sixth Forms in Worcestershire
Browse 54 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Worcestershire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
54 sixth forms in Worcestershire
Cotswold Spa Hospital School
Broadway · Special · Mixed
Prince Henry's High School
Evesham · Secondary · Mixed
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Redditch · Secondary · Mixed
Aurora Wilden View School
Kidderminster · Special · Mixed
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Droitwich Spa · Secondary · Mixed
Hanley Castle High School
Worcester · Secondary · Mixed
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form
Stourbridge · Secondary · Mixed
Holy Trinity School
Kidderminster · All-through · Mixed
King Charles I School
Kidderminster · Secondary · Mixed
Our Place School
Bransford · Special · Mixed
Salford Farm Outdoor Learning Centre
Worcester · Special · Mixed
South Bromsgrove High
Bromsgrove · Secondary · Mixed
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home
Stourbridge · Special · Mixed
The De Montfort School
Evesham · Secondary · Mixed
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College
Stourport-on-Severn · Secondary · Mixed
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Redditch · Secondary · Mixed
Vale of Evesham School
Evesham · Special · Mixed
Pershore High School
Pershore · Secondary · Mixed
Regency Academy
Worcester · Special · Mixed
Abbey College in Malvern
Malvern · Senior · Mixed
Arrow Vale High School
Redditch · Secondary · Mixed
Bankside School
Malvern · Special · Mixed
Baxter College
Kidderminster · Secondary · Mixed
Bredon School
Tewkesbury · All-through · Mixed
Bridge School Malvern
Hanley Swan · Special · Mixed
Bromsgrove School
Bromsgrove · All-through · Mixed
Cambian New Elizabethan School
Hartlebury · Special · Mixed
Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College
Bromsgrove · Special · Mixed
Chadsgrove School
Bromsgrove · Special · Mixed
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Worcester · Secondary · Mixed
Gloverspiece School
Droitwich · Special · Mixed
Hagley Catholic High School
Hagley · Secondary · Mixed
Heart of Worcestershire College
Redditch · Post-16 · Mixed
Heathfield Knoll School
Kidderminster · All-through · Mixed
Kingfisher School
Redditch · Special · Mixed
Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School
Worcestershire · Senior · Boys
Malvern College
Malvern · Senior · Mixed
New College Worcester (NMSS)
Worcester · Special · Mixed
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove · Secondary · Mixed
Norton College
Norton · Special · Mixed
Pitcheroak School
Redditch · Special · Mixed
Rigby Hall Day Special School
Bromsgrove · Special · Mixed
Royal Grammar School Worcester
Worcester · All-through · Mixed
The Bewdley School
Bewdley · Secondary · Mixed
The Chase
Malvern · Secondary · Mixed
The King's School
Worcestershire · All-through · Mixed
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Redditch · Secondary · Mixed
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
Worcester · Secondary · Mixed
Waseley Hills High School
Birmingham · Secondary · Mixed
Wolverley CofE Secondary School
Kidderminster · Secondary · Mixed
Woodrush High School
Wythall · Secondary · Mixed
Worcester Sixth Form College
Worcester · Post-16 · Mixed
Wribbenhall School
Worcestershire · All-through · Mixed
Wyre Forest School
Kidderminster · Special · Mixed
About sixth forms in Worcestershire
Sixth forms in Worcestershire provide 16-18 education through school sixth forms and dedicated sixth-form or further education colleges, each offering a different mix of A-Levels, T-Levels and BTECs. Entry requirements are set by each institution and typically depend on GCSE grades - most ask for at least five passes at grade 4 or above, with higher grades required for individual subjects. Course availability varies considerably across sixth forms in Worcestershire, so it is worth checking whether the specific A-Level or vocational subjects you want are actually on offer before you apply. Open evenings in the autumn term of Year 11 are the best chance to ask questions in person and compare the teaching environment, support offer and facilities.
When comparing sixth forms in Worcestershire, start with A-Level results - the average points per entry and grades at AAB or above give a consistent measure to work with across different institutions. Look at university destinations too: progression to Russell Group universities and the quality of UCAS guidance can vary significantly between a school sixth form and a standalone sixth-form college. Application deadlines in Worcestershire typically fall in the winter of Year 11, so shortlist early, attend open evenings and use School Signal to compare the data in one place.
Choosing a school in Worcestershire
Whether or not Worcestershire has schools of a particular type, the same fundamentals help you compare your options. Ofsted judgements - Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate - summarise the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. A rating is a useful starting point, but bear in mind that some schools have not been inspected for several years and that a single word cannot capture everything about a school.
For secondary schools, Progress 8 is often more revealing than raw results. It measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs, so a school serving a less advantaged community can still post strong progress. Attainment 8 shows average achievement across eight GCSEs, and the percentage of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and maths is a useful benchmark. For 16-18 study, look at A-Level and applied-course results and where students go next.
Beyond the data, look at how places are allocated when a school is oversubscribed and whether your address is likely to secure one, the range of subjects and activities on offer, the sixth-form provision if you are planning ahead, and travel and transport. Above all, visit. An open day tells you more about a school's atmosphere, pastoral care and whether it will suit your child than any league table can.
Frequently asked questions
How many sixth forms are there in Worcestershire?
There are 54 sixth forms in Worcestershire listed on School Signal, of which 17 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Worcestershire has the best Ofsted rating?
Cotswold Spa Hospital School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Worcestershire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Worcestershire?
Most sixth forms in Worcestershire ask for a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, though the exact threshold varies by institution. Individual A-Level subjects typically have their own grade requirements - sciences, Maths and languages often ask for a 6 or 7 in the relevant GCSE. Some sixth forms in Worcestershire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.